Vulcanite 1

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The samples of vulcanite are grouped according to their chemical composition into two groups, Group 1 and Group 2. A few samples are considered 'anomalous' (outliers) as they do not fit into either of these groups. We have not yet been able to connect the chemical groups identified in these analyses with sources of raw material in the landscape. There is a possibility that the source of Group 1 is located in the Hualfín Valley, but further studies are needed to confirm this hypothesis.

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